Overview
A brief introduction to Kettle Moraine State Forest - Southern Unit
The Southern Unit of the Kettle Moraine State Forest includes more than 22,000 acres of land throughout southern Wisconsin and spans several state parks and natural areas. The area also features varied environments from restored prairie, forests, and lakes, along with providing a multitude of recreational opportunities such as hiking, birdwatching, fishing, camping, and hunting. The Kettle Moraine Scenic Drive also extends within this region as well as through a larger portion of the state.
This section of the state forest has campgrounds at some of the larger nature reserves like Whitewater Lake, Ottawa Lake, and Pinewoods. There are also several horse-accessible campsites for trail riding.
Some more well-known trails throughout the Southern Unit are the Ice Age Trail, Scuppernong Trails, John Muir Trails, and Emma Carlin Trails. These pass within the Kettle Moraine's state natural areas and some even connect different state parks or other trails throughout Wisconsin to one another. Some of these trails provide opportunities for more primitive camping within designated sections along them.
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Other nearby parks
Open to camping at other nearby parks? Here are a few other parks you'll find in the vicinity.
- Aztalan State Park
- Big Foot Beach State Park
- Richard Bong State Recreation Area
- Glacial Drumlin State Trail
- Wisconsin State Fair Rv Park
- Kettle Moraine State Forest - Pike Lake Unit
- Lake Kegonsa State Park
- Governor Nelson State Park
- Kettle Moraine State Forest - Lapham Peak Unit
- Kettle Moraine State Forest - Northern Unit
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